Relate meteor showers to comets; explain why most are annual events

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When the Earth hits debris left behind by the break-up of old, short-period comets, these meteors come in swarms that appear to fall from the direction of the comet's orbit in space (the radiant for the shower). The Earth returns to the same point in its orbit every year, and again intercepts some of the comet debris.

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A galvanometer calibrated to read current is

A) an ammeter. B) a voltmeter. C) an ohm meter. D) none of the above

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A(n) ______________ consists of many narrow parallel slits very close together

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Two objects are dropped from a bridge, an interval of 1.00 s apart. What is their separation 1.00 s after the second object is released?

A) 4.90 m B) 7.35 m C) 9.80 m D) 14.7 m E) 19.8 m

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